By Dunford Cole It’s hard to believe a new school year is almost here! Pretty soon, we’ll see those big yellow buses on the roads again, and kids will be heading out in new clothes and backpacks, ...

The great lesson from Peninnah’s life Published 10:15 am Saturday, August 2, 2025 ...

Crenshaw County residents and people just passing through, have probably heard of one of Luverne’s most iconic restaurants — The Chicken Shack. The locally owned eatery has been serving up comfort ...

Divine 9 sorority and fraternity members local to Crenshaw County are preparing for a fun-filled day to celebrate the incoming school year and give back to the community. Crenshaw County locals who ...

This week in 1962, headlines from the Luverne Journal offered a window into local concerns, economic development and returning hometown heroes. Reward offered in local vandalism case A $100 reward was ...

July 22 * Brandy Partin, 43 – Possession of marijuana second degree, possession of a controlled substance, failure to appear * Treyvonn Cummings, 20 – Fugitive from justice Email newsletter signup ...

Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, reminds Alabama voters that municipal absentee election managers must receive mail-in absentee ballot applications by Tuesday, Aug. 19. The deadline to return ...

Faith Community Calendar Published 5:30 pm Wednesday, July 30, 2025 ...

A special called meeting for the Crenshaw County Board of Education is scheduled for Thursday, July 31, at 5 p.m in the boardroom of the Joe R. Sport Administrative Building, located at 183 Votec ...

These were the top headlines from the Luverne Journal during the third week of July in 2017. From community-wide efforts to prepare students for a new school year, to a unique cattle farm gaining ...

Local auto parts manufacturer ITAC has named Lakendral Barnes as its July Team Member. Nominated by assembly senior specialist Adrian Hill, Barnes was recognized for the improvement and growth she has ...

Dear Amy, My girlfriend recently got really into crystals and energy cleansing. She keeps putting bowls of salt in the corners of our apartment, waves burning sage around when I’m trying to watch TV ...